R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation
Preselected recipients only
R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in Sykesville, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $186,500 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $60,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$186,500
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$7.2 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $172,500 the year before.
27% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $171,000 | 27 | $5.3 million |
| 2024 | $172,500 | 36 | $6.4 million |
| 2025 | $186,500 | 44 | $7.2 million |
How to apply
R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 32 | $170,500 |
| Florida | 2 | $4,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $2,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $1,500 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wards Chapel United Methodist Church | General support | $60,000 |
| Wards Chapel R Wayne Feezer Scholarship | General support | $30,000 |
| Bridging Life (Carroll Hospice) | General support | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Carroll County MD | General support | $10,000 |
| Carroll Hospital Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Shepherd's Staff of Carroll County | General support | $5,000 |
| Arc of Carroll County | General support | $4,000 |
| Wreaths Across America | General support | $3,000 |
| Civitan International | General support | $2,500 |
| Escape Ministries Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Shriner's Children's Hospital | General support | $2,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General support | $2,500 |
| Wards Chapel Preschool | General support | $2,500 |
| Autism Speaks | General support | $2,000 |
| Believe in Tomorrow | General support | $2,000 |
| Boy Scout Troop #730-DEVELOPMENTALLY Disabled Scouts | General support | $2,000 |
| Carroll Community College Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Harbour School Owings Mills | General support | $2,000 |
| Horizon Day Camp | General support | $2,000 |
| Clearfield Bible Church | General support | $1,500 |
| Maryland Fire-Rescue Services Memorial Foundation Inc | General support | $1,500 |
| Special Olympics of Maryland | General support | $1,500 |
| St John's Parish Day School | General support | $1,500 |
| Terra Rubra 4H Club of Carroll County | General support | $1,500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General support | $1,500 |
| Archdiocease of Baltimore - Camp Glow | General support | $1,000 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Maryland | General support | $1,000 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Friendship Beyond Borders | General support | $1,000 |
| John Randolph Foundation (Genevieve Renn Roscher) | General support | $1,000 |
| Joni and Friends International Disability Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Kennedy Kreiger Neurological Disabilities | General support | $1,000 |
| Liberty 4H of Baltimore County | General support | $1,000 |
| Mda - Muscular Dystrophy Association | General support | $1,000 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | General support | $1,000 |
| Shining Stars Therapeutic Riding | General support | $1,000 |
| St Charles Borromeo Church | General support | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | General support | $1,000 |
| Carroll Healing Center (Formerly Rape Crisis Intervention Services of CC) | General support | $500 |
| Colby's Crew Rescue (Horse Rescue) | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy Feezer Parker
- Mike Snyder
- Steve Roscher
- Joseph Stelmack
- Brandon Feezer
- Heather Snyder
- Cindy Reisberg
Questions people ask
Does R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation give?
$186,500 in tax year 2025, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nancy Feezer Parker (President/Vice President/Secretary), Mike Snyder (Director), Steve Roscher (Director) and Joseph Stelmack (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.